ENGLISH M1 WL

Installation video
Operating video
Settings video

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Preface
Congratulations
In choosing a VDO computer, you have opted for high-quality
device with first rate technology.
To optimally use the computer, we recommend that you read
this manual carefully. It contains full operating instructions
and many useful tips.
We hope you enjoy cycling with your VDO computer.

Cycle Parts GmbH

Pack contents
First, please ensure that the contents of this pack are
complete:

1 VDO computer, battery separate

1 speed transmitter, battery installed,
rubber shim
1 universal handlebar bracket
1 spoke magnet (clip magnet)
cable ties for attaching the bracket and the transmitter
1 quick-start instruction manual

Table of contents
Display................................................................... 03
Buttons .................................................................. 03
Functions ............................................................... 04
Operation while cycling .......................................... 05
Wireless transmission of the speed ........................ 06
Attaching the handlebar bracket ............................ 06
Attaching the speed transmitter ............................. 07
Inserting the computer into the bracket .................. 08
Testing the wireless transmission .......................... 08
Sleep mode and wireless receiver .......................... 09
Settings ................................................................. 10
Language........................................................................ 10
Wheel circumference...................................................... 11
Unit................................................................................. 14
Clock ............................................................................. 15
Speed indicator settings.................................................. 18
Total distance ................................................................. 19
Resetting trip data after the trip ............................. 22
Battery status indicator .......................................... 23
Replacing the battery in the computer .................... 23
Replacing the battery in the transmitter ................. 24
Terms of guarantee ................................................ 25
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 26
Technical specifications ......................................... 26

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Display
The VDO M1 WL has a large, easy-to-read display that can be
divided into three areas.

– The top line of the display shows the value

for the selected function.
TOP
– The middle line displays “am” or “pm” if the 12-hour
clock format is used. It also displays whether kmh or mph
has been selected for the speed indicator.
MIDDLE
– The bottom line of the display shows the name
of the selected function in clear text. BOTTOM

Only ONE function at a time appears on the display.

To return to the speed indicator from a selected function,
e.g. ride time, press the SET button.

The SETTINGS can also be used to establish that the speed

indicator is automatically displayed from all other functions
after five seconds.

See page 18: Settings – speed indicator settings

Buttons
The VDO M1 WL has two buttons

BIKE SET
In function mode: In function mode:
– Access functions – Return to the speed indicator
– Reset trip data to zero from any display function
(press and hold) – Open setting mode
(press and hold)
In setting mode:
– Scroll in the setting menu In setting mode:
– Change the data to be set – Open the setting
– Confirm the setting once ready
– Exit setting mode
and return to function mode

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Functions
The VDO M1 WL has the following functions

Current speed
With a wheel circumference of 2,155 mm,
the maximum possible speed is 199 kmh or 124 mph.

Current distance
The current distance counts up to 999.99 km or miles.
If this maximum value is exceeded, the counter restarts the
current distance calculation at zero.

Current ride time

The current ride time counts up to 99:59:59 HH:MM:SS.
If this value is exceeded, the ride time counter restarts at
zero.

Current time
(in 24-h or 12-h format)

24-H format 12-H format

Total distance
(Cumulative value for all trips)
The total distance counts up to 99,999 km or miles.
If this value is exceeded, the total distance counter restarts at
zero.

If the unit is switched from miles to km and the conversion

result is greater than 100,000 km, the counter is reset to
zero.

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Operation while cycling

While cycling, the display functions can be accessed by SET
pressing the BIKE button.
Pressing the BIKE button shows the next function on the
display.

Only ONE function at a time is shown on the display.

To once again display the speed, the SET button must be

pressed.

The SETTINGS can also be used to enable the automatic BIKE

return to the speed indicator from all function displays.

See page 18: Settings – speed indicator settings

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Wireless transmission of the speed

The VDO M1 WL comes with analogue wireless transmission. Note: LED front lights can interfere with analogue wireless
transmission.
The wireless range is approx. 75 cm between the transmitter
on the fork and the computer/receiver on the handlebars.
During attachment, make sure you attach the transmitter to
the left-hand fork leg if you attach the computer to the stem
or the left of the handlebar.
If you attach the computer to the right of the handlebars, you
can also attach the transmitter to the right-hand fork leg.

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Attaching the handlebar bracket

You can attach the computer to the right or left of the handle- 1
bars or the centre of the stem. Attach the handlebar bracket
in the corresponding position. 3 – 4

STEP 1
Decide whether you want to attach the computer
to the handlebars or the stem.

STEP 2
Rotate the foot of the handlebar bracket by 90° accordingly.
To do so, undo the screws in the bracket, remove the foot and
rotate it 90° then insert and tighten the screws again.
Attention: do not overtighten the screws.

STEP 3
Guide the cable ties through the slot in the handlebar bracket, 90° 2
place around the handlebars or the stem and pull (do not pull
tight just yet).

STEP 4
For handlebar attachment: align the computer angle
to achieve optimum readability. Now pull the cable ties tight.

Use clippers to snip off protruding ends.

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3 – 4

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Attaching the speed transmitter

The transmitter can be attached to the fork leg on the right or
left.

Note:
If you have attached the computer to the stem or the
left of the handlebars, the speed transmitter MUST be
attached to the LEFT fork leg.

STEP 1
Place the rubber shim under the transmitter.
Fit the transmitter to the fork side that corresponds to the side
on which you later want to fit the computer to the handlebars
(right or left) using the cable ties supplied (loosely at first,
do not pull tight just yet).

ATTENTION: The cross-hatched marking on the lid of

MAGNE
the transmitter‘s battery compartment must point T
toward the spokes.

Depending on the available space, the transmitter can be

mounted along the front of the fork, on the inside of the fork,
or the back of the fork.

STEP 2 90° – 45°

Place the spoke magnet around an outside spoke. The VDO
logo of the rod-shaped magnet core should point toward the
transmitter. Align the magnet with the cross-hatched sensor ✔
marking on the transmitter at a distance of 1- 5 mm.

STEP 3
✘
Align the transmitter and magnet in their final positions and
fasten them in place:
pull the cable ties tight and push the magnet in firmly.
The transmitter should be folded down at a maximum angle
of 45° to the spokes. If you cannot achieve this angle, move
the transmitter down along the fork leg towards the hub until
you have reduced the angle to less than 45°.

Stem
Left
Right
Left

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Inserting the computer into the bracket

The VDO twist-click system securely connects the computer
to the handlebar bracket.

How to insert the computer:

Lock

STEP 1
Place the computer into the bracket in a 10 o’clock position. UnLock
STEP 2
Rotate the computer to the right into the 12 o’clock position
and click it into the bracket system. A noticeable resistance
must be overcome to move it into place. 1. Lock 2. Click
STEP 3
To remove the computer, rotate it to the left (without pushing
or pulling).

Memory aid: Rigid to the Right, Loose to the Left

2. UnLock

Testing the wireless transmission

Once attached, test the wireless transmission.

Do this as follows:
– Insert the computer into the bracket
– Lift and spin the front wheel
– An LED should flash on the transmitter for a few seconds.
Flashing LED: the transmitter is sending a signal
– A speed should now be displayed on the computer.

If no speed is displayed, there can be several reasons for

this. The possible reasons are described in the “Trouble-
shooting” section.

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Sleep mode and wireless receiver

If you take a break and the M1 WL is still in the handlebar
bracket the computer switches to standby mode after five
minutes.

The wireless receiver is still ON.

This can be seen from the flashing antenna icon.
If you now set off cycling again, the auto-start function is
used. The VDO M1 WL instantly switches back to the function
mode. The current speed is once again displayed. This can
take up to eight seconds.

If you take a break for more than two hours,

the wireless receiver switches off to conserve the battery.
You can see from the display if this has happened –
the flashing antenna icon no longer appears.

You must press a button before setting off again.

Once a button has been pressed, the receiver is once again
activated. You can now set off again.

If you remove the VDO M1 WL from the bracket, the

wireless receiver is immediately switched off and the
computer switches to sleep mode after five minutes.

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Settings – language
The following display languages can be selected for the
VDO M1 WL:
– German
– English
– French
– Italian
– Spanish
– Dutch
– Polish

How to select the language:

Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu
opens.

“Language” appears on the display.

Press SET to open the language setting.
English flashes.

You can now press the BIKE button to select a different

language.

Press the SET button to confirm your language setting.

The response “Set Ok” appears on the display.

If you want to configure further settings,

press the BIKE button to access these.

If you do not want to configure any other settings,

press and hold the SET button.

The settings menu closes.

The VDO M1 WL returns to function mode.

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Settings – wheel circumference

You can set the roll circumference of your wheel on the VDO KMH MPH
M1 WL. Wheel Wheel
The more accurate this setting, the more accurate your speed circumference circumference
indicator and the measurement of the distance you have Tyre size ETRTO in mm in inches
16 x 1.75 47-305 1,272 50.1
travelled.
20 x 1.75 47-406 1,590 62.6
You can find the values for your wheels in the wheel size table 24 x 1.75 47-507 1,907 75.1
and set these in the device. 26 x 1.5 40-559 2,026 79.8
26 x 1.75 47-559 2,070 81.5
If your wheel size is not listed in the table, you can accurately 26 x 1.9 2,089 82.2
measure the roll circumference. 26 x 2.00 50-559 2,114 83.2
26 x 2.10 54-559 2,125 83.6
26 x 2.25 57-559 2,145 84.4
How to measure the roll circumference: 26 x 2.35 60-559 2,160 85.0
26 x 2.40 62-559 2,170 85.4
STEP 1 28 x 1.5 40-622 2,224 87.6
Stand your bike up and position the front wheel so that the 28 x 1.6 42-622 2,235 88.0
valve is directly on the ground. Ensure that the tyres are fully 28 x 1.75 47-622 2,268 89.3
pumped up in accordance with the usage instructions. Mark 29 x 2.10 54-622 2,295 90.3
29 x 2.25 57-622 2,288 90.1
the position of the valve on the ground with a line or adhesive
29 x 2.40 62-622 2,300 90.5
strip. 650 B 2,100 82.6
700 x 18C 18-622 2,102 82.8
STEP 2 700 x 20C 20-622 2,114 83.2
Now push your bike forwards in a straight line until the valve 700 x 23C 23-622 2,095 82.5
is back on the ground after one rotation. 700 x 25C 25-622 2,146 84.5
700 x 30C 30-622 2,149 84.6
Again mark the position of the valve on the ground with a line
700 x 32C 32-622 2,174 85.6
or adhesive strip. 700 x 38C 38-622 2,224 87.6

STEP 3
The distance between the two marks corresponds to your
wheel circumference or wheel size in millimetres.

1x

Wheel circumference in mm/inches

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Settings – wheel circumference

How to set your wheel circumference:
Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu
opens.

“Language” appears on the display.

Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the wheel
circumference.

Press the SET button to open the setting for the wheel
circumference.

The first two digits flash.

Press the BIKE button to set these digits to the desired
value.

Press the SET button to confirm your setting.

The third digit now flashes and is ready to be set.

Press the BIKE button to set this digit.

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Settings – wheel circumference

Press the SET button to confirm your setting.
The final digit on the right now flashes.

Press the BIKE button to set this digit.

Press the SET button to confirm your setting.

Your wheel circumference setting is now complete.

The response “Set Ok” appears on the display.

If you want to configure further settings,

press the BIKE button to access these.

If you do not want to configure any other settings,

press and hold the SET button.
The settings menu closes.

The VDO M1 WL returns to function mode.

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Settings – unit
Use the unit settings to specify whether the speed should be
displayed in kmh or mph.

Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu
opens.

“Language” appears on the display.

Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the unit.

Press the SET button to open the unit setting.

“KMH” flashes in the top line of the display.

Press the BIKE button to change the unit to “MPH”.

Press the SET button to confirm the setting.

The response “Set Ok” appears on the display.

If you want to configure further settings,

press the BIKE button to access these.

If you do not want to configure any other settings,

press and hold the SET button.
The settings menu closes.

The VDO M1 WL returns to function mode.

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Settings – clock
In the VDO M1 WL, you can set the clock in 12-hour AM/PM
format or 24-hour format.

Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu
opens.

“Language” appears on the display.

Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the clock.

Press the SET button to open the setting for the clock.

To switch to the 12-hour AM/PM format,

press the BIKE button.

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Settings – clock
Setting the time in 24-hour format

Press the SET button to confirm the selection “24”.

The hours now flash on the display.

Press the BIKE button to set the hours.

Press the SET button to confirm the hour setting.

The minutes then flash.

Press the BIKE button to set the minutes.

Press the SET button to confirm the minute setting.

The response “Set Ok” appears on the display.

If you want to configure further settings,
press the BIKE button to access these.

If you do not want to configure any further settings,

press and hold the SET button.
The settings menu closes.

The VDO M1 WL returns to function mode.

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Settings – clock
Setting the time in 12-hour AM/PM format

Press theSET button to confirm the selection “12”.

The hours now flash and “am“ or “pm” appears on the
display.

Press the BIKE button to set the hours.

The display information changes from “pm” to “am”
at “12”.

Press the SET button to confirm the hour/AM-PM setting.

The minutes now flash on the display.

Press the BIKE button to set the minutes.

Press the SET button to confirm the minute setting.

The response “Set Ok” appears on the display.

If you want to configure further settings,

press the BIKE button to access these.

If you do not want to configure any other settings,

press and hold the SET button.
The settings menu closes.

The VDO M1 WL returns to function mode.

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Settings – speed indicator settings

Here, you can set whether the speed indicator should
automatically be displayed after a few seconds when
in any other display function.

This is done as follows:

Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu
opens.

“Language” appears on the display.

Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the speed
indicator.

“Auto Speed” appears on the display.

To access the setting, press the SET button.

The setting opens.

“OFF” means that the speed is NOT automatically shown on

the display again after a few seconds.

Press the BIKE button to change the setting to “ON”.

ON means that the speed indicator should automatically

be displayed after a few seconds when in any other display
function.

Press the SET button to confirm the setting.

The response “Set Ok” appears on the display.

If you want to configure further settings,

press the BIKE button to access these.

If you do not want to configure any other settings,

press and hold the SET button.
The settings menu closes.

The VDO M1 WL returns to function mode.

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Settings – setting the total distance

You can set the total distance ridden on the VDO M1 WL. For
example, you can enter your data here at the start of a new
cycling season.

ATTENTION: the M1 WL has a data memory.

No data is lost when the battery is replaced.

How to set the total distance:

Press and hold the SET button until the settings menu
opens.

“Language” appears on the display.

Press the BIKE button to scroll to the setting for the total
distance.

Press the SET button to open the settings.

The left digit flashes.

Press the BIKE button to change the digit.

Once this digit has been set, confirm the setting
by pressing the SET button.
The next digit starts to flash and is ready to be set.

Press the BIKE button to change this digit.

Once this digit has also been set, confirm the setting
by pressing the SET button.
The next digit flashes.

Once all digits have been set, confirm the setting again by
pressing the SET button.

The response “Set Ok” appears on the display.

The set value is stored.

If you want to configure further settings,

press the BIKE button to access these.

If you do not want to configure any other settings,

press and hold the SET button.
The settings menu closes.

The VDO M1 WL returns to function mode.

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Resetting trip data after the trip

After each trip, you can reset the data for this trip to zero.
The VDO M1 WL is then ready for the next trip.

ATTENTION: your total distance (total number of kilometres

ridden) is not reset to zero.

The process is as follows:

Press and hold the BIKE button for a few seconds.
The text “RESET Tour Data” appears on the display.

If you continue to hold down the BIKE button,

the trip data is now reset to zero.

The following data is reset to zero:

– Distance
– Ride time

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Low battery indicator

The M1 WL has a low battery warning.
The text “Computer low” appears on the display.

Press the BIKE button to acknowledge this low battery

warning.
You can keep using the cycle computer for approx. a week.
Replace the battery as soon as possible on seeing the low
battery warning.

Replacing the battery in the computer

To ensure your cycle computer is fully functional,
we recommend replacing the battery annually.

ATTENTION: your settings, total distance and total ride time

information remain stored when you replace the battery.
NO data is lost.

You need a 3 V 2032 battery.

We recommend using a branded battery from Sony,
Panasonic, Varta or Duracell.
open close
!
The process is as follows:

STEP 1 3 1
Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover.

STEP 2
Remove the dead battery.
New OLD
ATTENTION: Wait for 10 seconds before inserting the new
battery. The electronics need this time to recognise that the
battery is being changed.
2 10 sec.
STEP 3
Insert the battery into the computer housing
with the +pole up.
Ensure that the battery is not tilted.
Ensure that the rubber seal lies smoothly on the lid of the
battery compartment.

STEP 4
Insert the battery compartment cover into the opening and
use a coin to turn it to right as far as it will go.

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Replacing the battery in the speed transmitter

The battery in the speed transmitter should be replaced
annually to guarantee seamless wireless transmission.

You need a 3 V 2032 battery.

We recommend using a branded battery from Sony,
Panasonic, Varta or Duracell.

The process is as follows:

STEP 1 open ! close

Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover.
3 1
STEP 2
Remove the dead battery.

ATTENTION: Wait for 10 seconds before inserting the new

battery. The electronics need this time to recognise that the New Old
battery is being changed.

STEP 3
Insert the battery into the transmitter housing 2 10 sec.
with the +pole up.
Ensure that the battery is not tilted.
Ensure that the rubber seal lies smoothly on the lid of the
battery compartment.

STEP 4
Insert the battery compartment cover into the opening and
use a coin to turn it to right as far as it will go.

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Terms of guarantee
VDO Cycle Parts offers a two-year guarantee on your VDO
computer, starting from the date of purchase. This
guarantee covers material and processing defects on the
computer itself, the sensor/transmitter and the handlebar
bracket. Cables, batteries and mounting materials are not
covered by the guarantee.
The guarantee is only valid if the affected components have
not been opened (exception: computer’s battery compart-
ment), no force has been used and there is no sign of wilful
damage.
If your complaint is legitimate, you will receive a comparable
replacement device. You are not entitled to a replacement of
the identical model if the model in question is no longer in
production due to a model change.
Please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
device for all complaints and guarantee claims. Alternatively,
send your complaint directly to:
Cycle Parts GmbH
Le Quartier Hornbach 13
67433 Neustadt/Weinstrasse

Please store the purchase receipt in a safe place as it must If you have any technical questions, please do not hesitate to
be submitted in the event of a complaint. call our hotline on:

+49 (0) 63 21- 95 82 7 - 10

+49 (0) 63 21- 95 82 7 - 18

Our telephone hotline is available to assist you

between the hours of
10:00-12:00 and 15:00-17:00,
Monday to Friday

Additional technical information is available at:

www.vdocyclecomputing.com

We reserve the right to make technical changes in the course

of further development.

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Troubleshooting

Error Possible cause Correction

Half segments on the display Computer software not running
(e.g. after a battery change) correctly after battery change
No speed displayed Distance from sensor to magnet too
great
No speed displayed Computer not properly clicked
into the handlebar bracket
No speed displayed Wheel circumference is set incorrectly
or to zero
No speed displayed Battery in the transmitter is dead
Display becomes weak Battery dead
Remove and re-insert the battery
Correct the sensor and magnet positions
Insert the computer into the handlebar
bracket and rotate it as far as possible
(“click”)
Set the wheel circumference
Replace the battery in the transmitter
Check the battery, replace if nec.

Technical specifications
Computer: Wireless transmission ranges:
Approx. 49 H x 38 W x 16 D mm Speed transmitter: 75 cm
Display:
H approx. 39 mm, W approx. 29 mm Temperature indicator range on the display:
-20°C to +70°C/-4°F to +158°F
Computer weight:
Approx. 28 g Speed range for wheel size 2,155 mm:
Handlebar bracket weight: Min 2.5 kmh,
Approx. 10 g Max 199 km/h
Speed transmitter weight:
Approx. 20 g Ride time measurement range:
Up to 99:59:59 HH:MM:SS.
Computer battery: Trip distance odometer measurement range:
3V, type 2032 Up to value 999.99 km or mi
Computer battery service life: Total km measurement range:
Approx. 1 year (approx. 10,000 km/6,000 mi) Up to value 99,999 km or mi

Speed transmitter battery: Wheel circumference setting range:

3V, type 2032 From 100 mm to 3999 mm (3.9 to 157.4 inches)
Speed transmitter battery life:
Approx. 1.5 years (approx. 15,000 km/9,000 mi)

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Correct disposal of this product (electrical waste)
(To be used in EU countries and other European
countries with a separate collection system). The
labelling on the product and the relevant literature
indicates that it must not be disposed of with normal house-
hold waste at the end of its service life. Please dispose of
this device separately to other waste so as not to harm the
environment or human health through uncontrolled waste
disposal. Recycle the device to promote the sustainable reuse
of material resources. Private users should contact the retailer
from whom they purchased the product or the responsible
EU declaration of conformity
We, CYCLE PARTS GmbH, Le Quartier Hornbach 13, D-67433
Neustadt/Weinstraße, declare that when used as intended,
the VDO cycle computers with wireless transmission VDO
M1 WL and the A1 transmitter comply with the essential
requirements established in Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC.
FCC-Addendum
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
IC-Addendum
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference,
and
M1 WL
authorities to find out how they can recycle the device in
an environment-friendly manner. Commercial users should
contact their suppliers and consult the conditions of the sales
agreement. This product must not be disposed of with other
commercial waste.
The declaration of conformity can be viewed at:
www.vdocyclecomputing.com.
Neustadt, October 2013
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This Class digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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Le Quartier Hornbach 13
67433 Neustadt/Weinstrasse (Germany)

+49 (0) 63 21- 95 82 7 - 0

www.vdocyclecomputing.com